Heavy Rains Cause Deaths, Flooding Across Punjab; Chakwal Hit by Record Cloudburst
LAHORE – At least five people have lost their lives while dozens of villages remain submerged as heavy monsoon rains wreak havoc across several cities in Punjab, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Chakwal, Chiniot, and Jhelum.
In Lahore’s Akbari Gate area, the rooftop of a house collapsed due to the relentless downpour, killing three people. A similar tragedy occurred in Faisalabad’s Iqbal Colony, where a mother and her daughter died when their house gave way under the pressure of rain.
Railway Traffic Suspended in Chiniot
In Chiniot, heavy rainfall brought down electric poles and live wires onto railway tracks, forcing a complete halt in train operations. Authorities are working to restore power and resume train services as soon as conditions allow.
Rawalpindi and Islamabad Drenched by Torrential Rain
The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad witnessed record-breaking rainfall on Thursday. According to ARY News, Rawalpindi received 220 millimeters of rain, causing urban flooding in several areas. Sirens were sounded as local authorities issued emergency alerts.
The Lai Nullah in Rawalpindi surged to 19 feet at the Gawalmandi point, prompting evacuations in vulnerable areas. Major roads, including Murree Road and those within Rawalpindi Cantonment, were submerged, stranding residents and vehicles.
Chakwal Faces Devastation After Cloudburst
Chakwal was hit hardest, with a cloudburst dumping an unprecedented 425 millimeters of rain in a short span, paralyzing life across the region. At least two people were confirmed dead in rain-related incidents.
The flooding destroyed roads and submerged low-lying areas in Talla Gang, Kallar Kahar, and Choa Saidan Shah. The Panwal Dam was reportedly swept away by flash floods. Dozens of villages were cut off from the main city, prompting local authorities to request military assistance for rescue operations.
Army Leads Rescue in Jhelum
In Jhelum, floodwaters from the Ghan Nullah entered residential areas, leading to swift relief operations by the Pakistan Army. So far, 29 people stranded in the floods have been safely evacuated.
Further Rain Expected
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall in the affected regions, warning of further flooding and advising residents to remain alert.
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